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Wood Run Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Gilead, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 2.2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Wood Run Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking and mountain biking destination offering 13 miles of trails in the Uwharrie National Forest.
What runners say about Wood Run Trailhead
Uwharrie national forest is a great place to go for any hiking, camping or MTB adventure. The biking trails are just awesome. Great layout and the elevation change is just enough to make the legs scream. We did woodrun to Keyauwee to supertree back to woodrun gives you about 13 miles of fun.
Great ride. I debated going back to Uwharrie because the last time I was there was for a hike and in my opinion it wasn't much of a sight. For mountain biking though I highly recommend it, even after it rain.
This is a very nice destination for Triangle mtbikers. There are two main loops, plus an extra trail that links to the main trailhead. The trails are very nicely designed with optional small jumps and skill features. Doing the entire system is a moderate challenge for me and my family.
Came here for MTB and did some serious miles for the first time (20 miles was heavy for me as a new MTBer).. A great place to work on your skills as a beginner/intermediate. Keyauwee at your own risk..If you’re on hardtail and are a beginner like me, may god have mercy on your soul
Trail conditions & character
“You can take the woodrun road back to supertree and then take white tail back to the upper parking lot and then woodrun trail back to the lower parking lot of you parked there.”
“02 morning, sunny though chilly 30s_F, i did a ~8 mi loop.”
“Great layout and the elevation change is just enough to make the legs scream.”
“There is a basic bathroom at the trailhead that stays open overnight - convenient for camping.”
“Roots, rocks and everything else that make riding a bike fun!”
Plan your run at Wood Run Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance2.2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 910-576-6391
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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